GA · Warner Robins · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Warner Robins, GA

Pay for medical assistants in the Warner Robins area centers on $17.15 per hour, or about $35,660 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.61 and the upper quarter over $18.38. That ranks 349th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 335th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Warner Robins. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Warner Robins.

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1 more open role from employers in Warner Robins. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Medical Assistant pay in Warner Robins, GA

The metro median is 9% below the Georgia statewide median of $18.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 350 medical assistants employed in the Warner Robins metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.28$29,70033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.61$30,39031% below U.S. median
Median$17.15$35,66019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.38$38,23014% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.06$43,8001% below U.S. median

How Warner Robins ranks

  • 349th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 335th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 12 Georgia metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Warner Robins

  • Overall prices in Warner Robins run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.15 median hour buys what $18.29 buys at the national price level, 14% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Warner Robins paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$617
  • Per year: $30,870
  • Per month: $2,572

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Warner Robins metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Warner Robins

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Medical Assistant roles in Georgia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Warner Robins as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

OBGYN CMA 1

Advocate Health · Georgia

$22.90–$34.35/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R273078
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted 7 days ago

OBGYN CMA 2

Advocate Health · Georgia

$22.90–$34.35/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R273093
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Orthopedic Clinic CMA

CommonSpirit Health · Ringgold, GA

$18.96–$26.78/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101713832448
New this week
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Hospitals in Warner Robins

CMS lists 1 hospital in Warner Robins, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins
Warner Robins, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Macon, GA15 mi$18.00/hr157,056
Columbus, GA71 mi$17.66/hr201,830
Albany, GA77 mi$17.48/hr66,705
Stonecrest, GA80 mi$21.66/hr61,015
South Fulton, GA90 mi$21.66/hr112,003
Atlanta, GA92 mi$21.66/hr520,070

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License and tax basics in Georgia

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Warner Robins, GA?

Medical Assistants in the Warner Robins metro area have a median pay of $17.15 per hour, about $35,660 a year. The middle half earn between $14.61 and $18.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Warner Robins a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?

Warner Robins ranks 335th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 349th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Warner Robins?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Warner Robins, led by Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Warner Robins as a medical assistant?

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Warner Robins?

The federal per diem benchmark in Warner Robins is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Advocate HealthMacon, GA · 9 postings$28.62/ hr$22–$34
  • CommonSpirit HealthRINGGOLD, GA · 2 postings$22.09/ hr$18–$27
  • JK Health Care Group IncDuluth, GA · 1 wage offer$18.85/ hr$19–$19

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Low$20Median$28.62High$34

12 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Georgia, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 12 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant II Med GrpPermanent
    $22.90–$34.35/ hour
    Advocate Health · Cartersville, GA · posted 3 days ago
  2. OBGYN CMA 1Permanent
    $22.90–$34.35/ hour
    Advocate Health · Georgia · posted 7 days ago

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